In a rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS),the magnetic field is synchronized with the beam energy,creating a highly dynamic magnetic environment.A ceramic chamber with a shielding layer(RF shield),composed of a series of co...In a rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS),the magnetic field is synchronized with the beam energy,creating a highly dynamic magnetic environment.A ceramic chamber with a shielding layer(RF shield),composed of a series of copper strips connected to a capacitor at either end,is typically employed as a vacuum chamber to mitigate eddy current effects and beam coupling impedance.Consequently,the ceramic chamber exhibits a thin-walled multilayered complex structure.Previous theoretical studies have suggested that the impedance of such a structure has a negligible impact on the beam.However,recent impedance measurements of the ceramic chamber in the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)RCS revealed a resonance in the low-frequency range,which was confirmed by further theoretical analysis as a source of beam instability in the RCS.Currently,the magnitude of this impedance cannot be accurately assessed using theoretical calculations.In this study,we used the CST Microwave Studio to confirm the impedance of the ceramic chamber.Further simulations covering six different types of ceramic chambers were conducted to develop an impedance model in the RCS.Additionally,this study investigates the resonant characteristics of the ceramic chamber impedance,finding that the resonant frequency is closely related to the capacitance of the capacitors.This finding provides clear directions for further impedance optimization and is crucial for achieving a beam power of 500 kW for the CSNS Phase-Ⅱ project(CSNS-Ⅱ).However,careful attention must be paid to the voltage across the capacitors.展开更多
Zirconium(Zr) and its alloys are critical materials in nuclear reactors because of their low neutron absorption cross section, high-temperature stability, and excellent corrosion resistance. The accuracy and reliabili...Zirconium(Zr) and its alloys are critical materials in nuclear reactors because of their low neutron absorption cross section, high-temperature stability, and excellent corrosion resistance. The accuracy and reliability of nuclear data evaluated for Zr isotopes are directly related to the safety and efficiency of nuclear engineering. To provide experimental data for refining Zr nuclear data, we obtained the leakage neutron time-of-flight(TOF) spectra of natural Zr samples with three thicknesses at six angles using the D–T fusion neutron source in an integral experimental setup. The experimental results were compared with simulated TOF spectra generated using the Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code and nuclear data libraries, including CENDL-3.2, ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0, JEFF-3.3, and JENDL-5. An analysis of the calculated-to-experimental ratios revealed the following:(1) The CENDL-3.2 library lightly underestimated elastic scattering at small angles but significantly overestimated it at larger angles and in discrete inelastic scattering ranges.(2) The ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0 library significantly underestimated the discrete inelastic scattering ranges.(3) The JEFF-3.3 library consistently overestimated the measurements in both the elastic and discrete inelastic scattering ranges.(4) The JENDL-5 library demonstrated the best agreement with the experimental data among all libraries. These results highlight the inconsistencies in existing nuclear data for Zr isotopes and emphasize the necessity for further refinement to enhance their accuracy and reliability.展开更多
Beryllium(9Be)serves as a crucial neutron multiplier and reflection material,being extensively employed in the nuclear industry.The evaluated nuclear data are utilized in the design of the nuclear devices.Following...Beryllium(9Be)serves as a crucial neutron multiplier and reflection material,being extensively employed in the nuclear industry.The evaluated nuclear data are utilized in the design of the nuclear devices.Following the interaction between neutrons and9Be,all neutrons generated stem from the9Be(n,2n)8Be reaction channel,except for the elastic scattering reaction channel.Nevertheless,the data of the outgoing neutron double differential cross section of the reaction channel provided by the latest internationally evaluated libraries still exhibit considerable discrepancies.A shielding integral experiment based on slab9Be samples with measurements of neutron spectra leaked from different angles is an effective approach to verify the double differential cross-section data.Hence,in this study,a shielding integral experiment of9Be samples of different thicknesses was conducted using a nanosecond pulsed deuterium-tritium neutron source established by the China Institute of Atomic Energy.The neutron time-of-flight spectra of three thicknesses(4.4 cm,8.8 cm,and 13.2 cm)and six angles(47°,58°,73°,107°,122°,and 133°)were measured by the neutron time-of-flight method,and 18 sets of experimental data were obtained.Additionally,the MCNP-4C program was used to obtain the simulated results of the leakage neutron spectra using the evaluated nuclear data of9Be from the CENDL-3.2,ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0,JENDL-5,and JEFF-3.3 libraries.The simulated results of the leakage neutron spectra were compared with the experimental results,and the results showed that in the elastic scattering energy region,the simulated results from the CENDL-3.2,ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0,and JENDL-5 libraries were slightly higher at small angles and slightly lower at large angles.In the(n,2n)energy region,the simulated results from the CENDL-3.2 library were significantly different from the experimental results in terms of spectral shape,and the simulated results from the ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0 and the JENDL-5 libraries were in good agreement with the experimental results at small angles but low at large angles.The simulated results from the JEFF-3.3 library showed serious underestimation at all angles.展开更多
The utilization of a proton beam from the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)for producing medical radioisotopes is appealing owing to its high current intensity and high energy.The medical isotope production based ...The utilization of a proton beam from the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)for producing medical radioisotopes is appealing owing to its high current intensity and high energy.The medical isotope production based on the proton beam at the CSNS is significant for the development of future radiopharmaceuticals,particularly for theα-emitting radiopharmaceu-ticals.The production yield and activity of typical medical isotopes were estimated using the FLUKA simulation.The results indicate that the 300-MeV proton beam with a power of 100 kW at CSNS-II is highly suitable for proof-of-principle studies of most medical radioisotopes.In particular,this proton beam offers tremendous advantages for the large-scale production of alpha radioisotopes,such as 225Ac,whose theoretical production yield can reach approximately 57 Ci/week.Based on these results,we provide perspectives on the use of CSNS proton beams to produce radioisotopes for medical applications.展开更多
A time-of-flight polarized neutron imaging setup was realized by integrating an in situ pumped polarized 3He spin filter and energy dispersive neutron camera on the neutron technique development beamline(BL-20)of t...A time-of-flight polarized neutron imaging setup was realized by integrating an in situ pumped polarized 3He spin filter and energy dispersive neutron camera on the neutron technique development beamline(BL-20)of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS).Test experiments were performed with a solenoid with aluminum wire as a sample.These demonstrated that polarized radiography with a field of view in diameter 2.0 cm at different wavelengths can be obtained.The wavelength-dependent polarization was used to distinguish the neutron polarization behavior for different positions inside and outside the solenoid.The results of this work show the possibility of applying the technique at CSNS and marks a milestone for future polarized neutron imaging developments.展开更多
Polarized 3He neutron spin filters(NSFs)can be used as a vital tool for neutron polarization production and analysis.The China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS),as one of the major neutron facilities in China,has commit...Polarized 3He neutron spin filters(NSFs)can be used as a vital tool for neutron polarization production and analysis.The China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS),as one of the major neutron facilities in China,has committed resources to the development of a polarized3He NSF program to support its growing polarized neutron research.A spin-exchange optical pumping(SEOP)-based polarized3He system and other necessary hardware for NSF transport has been recently developed.The performance of the system is benchmarked using an in-house developed cell named“Trident”.Neutron beam measurements yield a3He polarization of 77%with over 200 h of on-beam relaxation time.Combining this newly developed SEOP system with the recently reported cell fabrication station,CSNS is now capable of the fully self-sustained production of3He NSFs that shall support its future neutron polarization research.展开更多
At the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS), we have developed a custom gas-filling station, a glassblowing workshop, and a spin-exchange optical pumping(SEOP) system for producing high-quality 3He-based neutron s...At the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS), we have developed a custom gas-filling station, a glassblowing workshop, and a spin-exchange optical pumping(SEOP) system for producing high-quality 3He-based neutron spin filter(NSF) cells. The gas-filling station is capable of routinely filling 3He cells made from GE180 glass of various dimensions, to be used as neutron polarizers and analyzers on beamlines at the CSNS. Performance tests on cells fabricated at our gas-filling station are conducted via neutron transmission and nuclear-magneticresonance measurements, revealing nominal filling pressures, and a saturated ~3He polarization in the region of 80%, with a lifetime of approximately 240 hours. These results demonstrate our ability to produce competitive NSF cells to meet the ever-increasing research needs of the polarized neutron research community.展开更多
The energy-resolved neutron imaging spectrometer(ERNI)will be installed in 2022 according to the spectrometer construction plan of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS).The instrument requires neutron detectors wi...The energy-resolved neutron imaging spectrometer(ERNI)will be installed in 2022 according to the spectrometer construction plan of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS).The instrument requires neutron detectors with the coverage area of approximately 4 m2in 5°-170°neutron diffraction angle.The neutron detection efficiency needs to be better than 40%at 1 A neutron wavelength.The spatial resolution should be better than 3 mm×50 mm in the horizontal and vertical directions respectively.We develop a one-dimensional scintillator neutron detector which is composed of the6Li F/Zn S(Ag)scintillation screens,the wavelength-shifting fiber(WLSF)array,the silicon photomultipliers(Si PMs),and the self-designed application-specific integrated circuit(ASIC)readout electronics.The pixel size of the detector is designed as 3 mm×50 mm,and the neutron-sensitive area is 50 mm×200 mm.The performance of the detector prototype is measured using neutron beam 20#of the CSNS.The maximum counting rate of 247 k Hz,and the detection efficiency of63%at 1.59 A are obtained.The test results show that the performance of the detector fulfills the physical requirements of the ERNI under construction at the CSNS.展开更多
The Southern Advanced Photon Source(SAPS)is a diffraction-limited synchrotron light source under design,which employs longitudinal injection as its primary injection scheme.This kind of injection scheme requires that ...The Southern Advanced Photon Source(SAPS)is a diffraction-limited synchrotron light source under design,which employs longitudinal injection as its primary injection scheme.This kind of injection scheme requires that the injected beam has a short bunch length and low emittance,and the preferred injector should offer high stability and low cost.Therefore,an injector based on a booster synchrotron was developed.The proposed injector includes a 250 MeV linac,a booster synchrotron that ramps the beam energy to 3.5 GeV,and two beam transport lines to ensure efficient beam delivery and beam quality preservation.The linac utilizes a thermionic high-voltage DC gun for reliable operation and features a bunching system with an advanced focusing system to preserve the emittance.To meet the injection requirements of the SAPS,a comprehensive design for the booster has been conducted.The booster synchrotron employs a threefold lattice structure,incorporating modified theoretical minimum emittance cells with a small momentum compaction factor and a high voltage to achieve an emittance of 3.98 nm rad and a bunch length of 4.8 mm.The injector has the potential to deliver a high charge,reducing the injection period of the storage ring to less than 1 min.Simulations demonstrated the expected performance,with a transmission efficiency of 90%,confirming its capability to meet the injection requirement of the SAPS storage ring.This design offers a stable and efficient solution for the SAPS.展开更多
In contrast to conventional neutron imaging by measuring the attenuation contrast,polarized-neutron imaging(PNI)has proved to be a powerful tool for investigating the spatial distribution of magnetic fields inside and...In contrast to conventional neutron imaging by measuring the attenuation contrast,polarized-neutron imaging(PNI)has proved to be a powerful tool for investigating the spatial distribution of magnetic fields inside and around bulk samples owing to the intrinsic magnetic moment of neutrons.This technique benefits from the measurement of the cumulative precession of the neutron polarization passing through a magnetic field.We report the recent development of the PNI capability at the China Advanced Research Reactor(CARR),where two neutron imaging instruments(thermal and cold)have been established.To further develop and realize the PNI technique,a PNI facility consisting of a double-crystal pyrolytic graphite monochromator,supermirror polarizer with three parallel V-shaped cavities and an in situ optically pumped 3He neutron spin filter as a neutron spin analyzer was successfully developed and tested based on an established cold neutron imaging instrument.This setup will be beneficial for enhancing neutron imaging and neutron optics in CARR in the future.展开更多
The ultracold neutron(UCN)transport code,MCUCN,designed initially for simulating UCN transportation from a solid deuterium(SD_2)source and neutron electric dipole moment experiments,could not simulate UCN storage and ...The ultracold neutron(UCN)transport code,MCUCN,designed initially for simulating UCN transportation from a solid deuterium(SD_2)source and neutron electric dipole moment experiments,could not simulate UCN storage and transportation in a superfluid4He(SFHe,He-Ⅱ)source accurately.This limitation arose from the absence of an4He upscattering mechanism and the absorption of3He.And the provided source energy distribution in MCUCN is different from that in SFHe source.This study introduced enhancements to MCUCN to address these constraints,explicitly incorporating the4He upscattering effect,the absorption of3He,the loss caused by impurities on converter wall,UCN source energy distribution in SFHe,and the transmission through negative optical potential.Additionally,a Python-based visualization code for intermediate states and results was developed.To validate these enhancements,we systematically compared the simulation results of the Lujan Center Mark3 UCN system by MCUCN and the improved MCUCN code(iMCUCN)with UCNtransport simulations.Additionally,we compared the results of the SUN1 system simulated by MCUCN and iMCUCN with measurement results.The study demonstrates that iMCUCN effectively simulates the storage and transportation of ultracold neutrons in He-Ⅱ.展开更多
The multi-principal element characteristic of high-entropy alloys has revolutionized the conventional alloy design concept of single-principal element,endowing them with excellent mechanical properties.However,owing t...The multi-principal element characteristic of high-entropy alloys has revolutionized the conventional alloy design concept of single-principal element,endowing them with excellent mechanical properties.However,owing to this multi-principal element nature,high-entropy alloys exhibit complex deformation behavior dominated by alternating and coupled deformation mechanisms.Therefore,elucidating these intricate deformation mechanisms remains a key challenge in current research.Neutron diffraction(ND)techniques offer distinct advantages over traditional microscopic methods for characterizing such complex deformation behavior.The strong penetration capability of neutrons enables in-situ,real-time,and non-destructive detection of structural evolution in most centimeter-level bulk samples under complex environments,and ND allows precise characterization of lattice site occupations for light elements,such as C and O,and neighboring elements.This review discussed the principles of ND,experiment procedures,and data analysis.Combining with recent advances in the research about face-centered cubic high-entropy alloy,typical examples of using ND to investigate the deformation behavior were summarized,ultimately revealing deformation mechanisms dominated by dislocations,stacking faults,twinning,and phase transformations.展开更多
The dynamic enhancement of symmetry-breaking effects in neutron-nucleus resonances provides a sensitive testing ground for Time-Reversal Invariance Violation(TRIV).Exploiting this mechanism,the Neutron Optics Parity a...The dynamic enhancement of symmetry-breaking effects in neutron-nucleus resonances provides a sensitive testing ground for Time-Reversal Invariance Violation(TRIV).Exploiting this mechanism,the Neutron Optics Parity and Time Reversal Experiment(NOPTREX)seeks to elucidate the origin of the universe's baryon asymmetry.Critical to this effort is the precise measurement of Parity Violation(PV)asymmetries,which is essential to calibrate the nuclear parameters required for future TRIV experiments.To facilitate these studies,we developed an eV polarized neutron at the Back-n white neutron beamline of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS).Neutron polarization is generated by an in-situ Spin-Exchange Optical Pumping(SEOP)3He filter.Spin manipulation is performed by an adiabatic spin flipper,while spin polarization is preserved over the flight path by a vacuum transport system equipped with a solenoidal guide field.Experiments successfully measured an asymmetry of approximately 7.8%±2.4(stat.)%±0.3(sys.)%at the 0.750 eV p-wave resonance of 139La.These results are in agreement with previous results on this resonance and validate the system's capability for PV measurements.展开更多
In our published paper,国an important affiliation(University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100049,China)should be added as the 3rd affiliation for the first author,as given above.References[1]Huang C,ZhangJ,Y...In our published paper,国an important affiliation(University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100049,China)should be added as the 3rd affiliation for the first author,as given above.References[1]Huang C,ZhangJ,Ye F,Qin Z,Amir S M,Buck Z N,Salman A,Kreuzpaintner W,Qi X,Wang T,and Tong X 2021 Chin.Phys.Lett.38092801。展开更多
Polarized neutrons play an indispensable role in neutron scattering research and have been incorporated into various neutron diffractometers and spectrometers. Recognizing the importance of polarized neutrons, the Chi...Polarized neutrons play an indispensable role in neutron scattering research and have been incorporated into various neutron diffractometers and spectrometers. Recognizing the importance of polarized neutrons, the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS) has dedicated resources for developing its own capabilities for polarized neutron techniques. Hence, a polarized neutron development platform was allocated to the BL-20 beam port at CSNS for the purpose of facilitating new technological developments and calibration of instruments. Here, we report the progress we have made in terms of using the established development platform at BL-20, including the characterization of neutron spin filter cells manufactured at CSNS, the calibration of self-developed polarized neutron instruments, performance of the polarized neutron technique applied to beamlines,and associated simulation work for beamline magnetic field environments. These results demonstrate the capability of the CSNS to develop time-of-flight polarized neutron instruments and techniques in-house, which will be incorporated into the construction of CSNS neutron beamlines.展开更多
Metal-organic framework[Zn2(tz)2(ox)](CALF-20)has attracted great attention due to its excellent ability to capture carbon dioxide.There are great interests to develop similar adsorbents for gas adsorption and s...Metal-organic framework[Zn2(tz)2(ox)](CALF-20)has attracted great attention due to its excellent ability to capture carbon dioxide.There are great interests to develop similar adsorbents for gas adsorption and separation.To develop more efficient porous adsorbent,it is essential to study the relationship between these structures and properties.Neutron diffraction has been proved to be an excellent tool for determining both the structural details of MOF host and the precise locations of adsorbed gas within the pore,offering unique opportunities for understanding the structure-properties relationship.Herein,we report the synthesis and structure characterization of MOF[Zn2(mtz)2(ox)],which exhibits high CO2adsorption capacity.Neutron powder diffraction experiment on the solvated,the activated and CO2loaded samples unveils the preferred binding sites of CO2within the MOFs,where CO2locates toward the center of the pore and interacts with methyl group or triazole via C–H···O hydrogen bonding.The adsorption process of CO2in[Zn2(mtz)2(ox)]is accompanied by the cell volume expansion,so[Zn2(mtz)2(ox)]with more compact structure can show a better adsorption performance.The structure-properties relationship in[Zn2(mtz)2(ox)]elucidated by present study offer a path to develop more advanced porous physisorbent materials.展开更多
Back-streaming neutrons from the spallation target of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)that emit through the incoming proton channel were exploited to build a white neutron beam facility(the so-called Back-n w...Back-streaming neutrons from the spallation target of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)that emit through the incoming proton channel were exploited to build a white neutron beam facility(the so-called Back-n white neutron source),which was completed in March 2018.The Back-n neutron beam is very intense,at approximately 29107 n/cm2/s at 55 m from the target,and has a nominal proton beam with a power of 100 kW in the CSNS-I phase and a kinetic energy of 1.6 GeV and a thick tungsten target in multiple slices with modest moderation from the cooling water through the slices.In addition,the excellent energy spectrum spanning from 0.5 eV to 200 MeV,and a good time resolution related tothe time-of-flight measurements make it a typical white neutron source for nuclear data measurements;its overall performance is among that of the best white neutron sources in the world.Equipped with advanced spectrometers,detectors,and application utilities,the Back-n facility can serve wide applications,with a focus on neutron-induced cross-sectional measurements.This article presents an overview of the neutron beam characteristics,the experimental setups,and the ongoing applications at Backn.展开更多
Empirical potential structure refinement is a neutron scattering data analysis algorithm and a software package.It was developed by the disordered materials group in the British spallation neutron source(ISIS)in 1980s...Empirical potential structure refinement is a neutron scattering data analysis algorithm and a software package.It was developed by the disordered materials group in the British spallation neutron source(ISIS)in 1980s,and aims to construct the most-probable atomic structures of disordered materials in the field of chemical physics.It has been extensively used during the past decades,and has generated reliable results.However,it implements a shared-memory architecture with open multi-processing(OpenMP).With the extensive construction of supercomputer clusters and the widespread use of graphics processing unit(GPU)acceleration technology,it is now possible to rebuild the EPSR with these techniques in the effort to improve its calculation speed.In this study,an open source framework NeuDATool is proposed.It is programmed in the object-oriented language C++,can be paralleled across nodes within a computer cluster,and supports GPU acceleration.The performance of NeuDATool has been tested with water and amorphous silica neutron scattering data.The test shows that the software can reconstruct the correct microstructure of the samples,and the calculation speed with GPU acceleration can increase by more than 400 times,compared with CPU serial algorithm at a simulation box that has about 100 thousand atoms.NeuDATool provides another choice to implement simulation in the(neutron)diffraction community,especially for experts who are familiar with C++programming and want to define specific algorithms for their analysis.展开更多
Neutron resonance imaging(NRI)has recently emerged as an appealing technique for neutron radiography.Its complexity surpasses that of conventional transmission imaging,as it requires a high demand for both a neutron s...Neutron resonance imaging(NRI)has recently emerged as an appealing technique for neutron radiography.Its complexity surpasses that of conventional transmission imaging,as it requires a high demand for both a neutron source and detector.Consequently,the progression of NRI technology has been sluggish since its inception in the 1980s,particularly considering the limited studies analyzing the neutron energy range above keV.The white neutron source(Back-n)at the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)provides favorable beam conditions for the development of the NRI technique over a wide neutron energy range from eV to MeV.Neutron-sensitive microchannel plates(MCP)have emerged as a cutting-edge tool in the field of neutron detection owing to their high temporal and spatial resolutions,high detection efficiency,and low noise.In this study,we report the development of a 10B-doped MCP detector,along with its associated electronics,data processing system,and NRI experiments at the Back-n.Individual heavy elements such as gold,silver,tungsten,and indium can be easily identified in the transmission images by their characteristic resonance peaks in the 1–100 eV energy range;the more difficult medium-weight elements such as iron,copper,and aluminum with resonance peaks in the 1–100 keV energy range can also be identified.In particular,results in the neutron energy range of dozens of keV(Aluminum)are reported here for the first time.展开更多
A scintillator detector consisting of a LaBr3(Ce)(0.5%)scintillator,a photomultiplier tube(PMT),and an oscilloscope were used to study the neutron sensitivities of the LaBr3(Ce)scintillator at the China Spallati...A scintillator detector consisting of a LaBr3(Ce)(0.5%)scintillator,a photomultiplier tube(PMT),and an oscilloscope were used to study the neutron sensitivities of the LaBr3(Ce)scintillator at the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)Back-n white neutron source in the double-bunch and single-bunch operation modes,respectively.Under the two operational modes,the relative neutron sensitivity curves of the LaBr3(Ce)scintillator in the energy regions of 1–20 MeV and 0.5–20 MeV were obtained for the first time.In the energy range of 1–20 MeV,the two curves were nearly identical.However the relative neutron sensitivity uncertainties of the double-bunch experiment were higher than those of the single-bunch experiment.The above results indicated that the single-bunch experiment's neutron sensitivity curve has a lower minimum measurable energy than the double-bunch experiment.Above the minimum measurable energy of the double-bunch experiment,there is little difference between the measured relative neutron sensitivity curves of the single-bunch and double-bunch experiments of the LaBr3(Ce)scintillator and those of other scintillators with a similar neutron response signal intensity.展开更多
基金supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2021B1515140007).
摘要In a rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS),the magnetic field is synchronized with the beam energy,creating a highly dynamic magnetic environment.A ceramic chamber with a shielding layer(RF shield),composed of a series of copper strips connected to a capacitor at either end,is typically employed as a vacuum chamber to mitigate eddy current effects and beam coupling impedance.Consequently,the ceramic chamber exhibits a thin-walled multilayered complex structure.Previous theoretical studies have suggested that the impedance of such a structure has a negligible impact on the beam.However,recent impedance measurements of the ceramic chamber in the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)RCS revealed a resonance in the low-frequency range,which was confirmed by further theoretical analysis as a source of beam instability in the RCS.Currently,the magnitude of this impedance cannot be accurately assessed using theoretical calculations.In this study,we used the CST Microwave Studio to confirm the impedance of the ceramic chamber.Further simulations covering six different types of ceramic chambers were conducted to develop an impedance model in the RCS.Additionally,this study investigates the resonant characteristics of the ceramic chamber impedance,finding that the resonant frequency is closely related to the capacitance of the capacitors.This finding provides clear directions for further impedance optimization and is crucial for achieving a beam power of 500 kW for the CSNS Phase-Ⅱ project(CSNS-Ⅱ).However,careful attention must be paid to the voltage across the capacitors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.1177531,U2067205)the Research and Development Project of China National Nuclear Corporation(No.FD010241222552)the Continuous-Support Basic Scientific Research Project(No.BJ010261223282).
摘要Zirconium(Zr) and its alloys are critical materials in nuclear reactors because of their low neutron absorption cross section, high-temperature stability, and excellent corrosion resistance. The accuracy and reliability of nuclear data evaluated for Zr isotopes are directly related to the safety and efficiency of nuclear engineering. To provide experimental data for refining Zr nuclear data, we obtained the leakage neutron time-of-flight(TOF) spectra of natural Zr samples with three thicknesses at six angles using the D–T fusion neutron source in an integral experimental setup. The experimental results were compared with simulated TOF spectra generated using the Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code and nuclear data libraries, including CENDL-3.2, ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0, JEFF-3.3, and JENDL-5. An analysis of the calculated-to-experimental ratios revealed the following:(1) The CENDL-3.2 library lightly underestimated elastic scattering at small angles but significantly overestimated it at larger angles and in discrete inelastic scattering ranges.(2) The ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0 library significantly underestimated the discrete inelastic scattering ranges.(3) The JEFF-3.3 library consistently overestimated the measurements in both the elastic and discrete inelastic scattering ranges.(4) The JENDL-5 library demonstrated the best agreement with the experimental data among all libraries. These results highlight the inconsistencies in existing nuclear data for Zr isotopes and emphasize the necessity for further refinement to enhance their accuracy and reliability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11775311,U2167203,U2067205 and 12075105)Research and development project of China National Nuclear Corporation(FD010241222552)+2 种基金Continuous-Support Basic Scientific Research Project(BJ010261223282)Major Science and Technology Projects of Gansu Province(22ZD6GB020)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(lzujbky-2024-jdzx10)。
摘要Beryllium(9Be)serves as a crucial neutron multiplier and reflection material,being extensively employed in the nuclear industry.The evaluated nuclear data are utilized in the design of the nuclear devices.Following the interaction between neutrons and9Be,all neutrons generated stem from the9Be(n,2n)8Be reaction channel,except for the elastic scattering reaction channel.Nevertheless,the data of the outgoing neutron double differential cross section of the reaction channel provided by the latest internationally evaluated libraries still exhibit considerable discrepancies.A shielding integral experiment based on slab9Be samples with measurements of neutron spectra leaked from different angles is an effective approach to verify the double differential cross-section data.Hence,in this study,a shielding integral experiment of9Be samples of different thicknesses was conducted using a nanosecond pulsed deuterium-tritium neutron source established by the China Institute of Atomic Energy.The neutron time-of-flight spectra of three thicknesses(4.4 cm,8.8 cm,and 13.2 cm)and six angles(47°,58°,73°,107°,122°,and 133°)were measured by the neutron time-of-flight method,and 18 sets of experimental data were obtained.Additionally,the MCNP-4C program was used to obtain the simulated results of the leakage neutron spectra using the evaluated nuclear data of9Be from the CENDL-3.2,ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0,JENDL-5,and JEFF-3.3 libraries.The simulated results of the leakage neutron spectra were compared with the experimental results,and the results showed that in the elastic scattering energy region,the simulated results from the CENDL-3.2,ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0,and JENDL-5 libraries were slightly higher at small angles and slightly lower at large angles.In the(n,2n)energy region,the simulated results from the CENDL-3.2 library were significantly different from the experimental results in terms of spectral shape,and the simulated results from the ENDF/B-Ⅷ.0 and the JENDL-5 libraries were in good agreement with the experimental results at small angles but low at large angles.The simulated results from the JEFF-3.3 library showed serious underestimation at all angles.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12075135)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M721908).
摘要The utilization of a proton beam from the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)for producing medical radioisotopes is appealing owing to its high current intensity and high energy.The medical isotope production based on the proton beam at the CSNS is significant for the development of future radiopharmaceuticals,particularly for theα-emitting radiopharmaceu-ticals.The production yield and activity of typical medical isotopes were estimated using the FLUKA simulation.The results indicate that the 300-MeV proton beam with a power of 100 kW at CSNS-II is highly suitable for proof-of-principle studies of most medical radioisotopes.In particular,this proton beam offers tremendous advantages for the large-scale production of alpha radioisotopes,such as 225Ac,whose theoretical production yield can reach approximately 57 Ci/week.Based on these results,we provide perspectives on the use of CSNS proton beams to produce radioisotopes for medical applications.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2020YFA0406000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11875265)+2 种基金Scientific Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. ZDKYYQ20190004)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12075265 and U2032219)supported by the Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar
摘要A time-of-flight polarized neutron imaging setup was realized by integrating an in situ pumped polarized 3He spin filter and energy dispersive neutron camera on the neutron technique development beamline(BL-20)of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS).Test experiments were performed with a solenoid with aluminum wire as a sample.These demonstrated that polarized radiography with a field of view in diameter 2.0 cm at different wavelengths can be obtained.The wavelength-dependent polarization was used to distinguish the neutron polarization behavior for different positions inside and outside the solenoid.The results of this work show the possibility of applying the technique at CSNS and marks a milestone for future polarized neutron imaging developments.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFA0406000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11875265)+2 种基金the Scientific Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.284(2018))Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2019B1515120079)Dongguan Introduction Program of Leading Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents(Grant No.20191122).
摘要Polarized 3He neutron spin filters(NSFs)can be used as a vital tool for neutron polarization production and analysis.The China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS),as one of the major neutron facilities in China,has committed resources to the development of a polarized3He NSF program to support its growing polarized neutron research.A spin-exchange optical pumping(SEOP)-based polarized3He system and other necessary hardware for NSF transport has been recently developed.The performance of the system is benchmarked using an in-house developed cell named“Trident”.Neutron beam measurements yield a3He polarization of 77%with over 200 h of on-beam relaxation time.Combining this newly developed SEOP system with the recently reported cell fabrication station,CSNS is now capable of the fully self-sustained production of3He NSFs that shall support its future neutron polarization research.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2020YFA0406000)the Scientific Instrument Development Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.284(2018))the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.11875265)。
摘要At the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS), we have developed a custom gas-filling station, a glassblowing workshop, and a spin-exchange optical pumping(SEOP) system for producing high-quality 3He-based neutron spin filter(NSF) cells. The gas-filling station is capable of routinely filling 3He cells made from GE180 glass of various dimensions, to be used as neutron polarizers and analyzers on beamlines at the CSNS. Performance tests on cells fabricated at our gas-filling station are conducted via neutron transmission and nuclear-magneticresonance measurements, revealing nominal filling pressures, and a saturated ~3He polarization in the region of 80%, with a lifetime of approximately 240 hours. These results demonstrate our ability to produce competitive NSF cells to meet the ever-increasing research needs of the polarized neutron research community.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11875273,U1832111,61964001,and 12275049)the Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China(Grant No.2020B1515120025)+3 种基金the Neutron Physics Laboratory Funding of China Academy of Engineering Physics(Grant No.2018BC03)the General Project of Jiangxi Province Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.20212BBG73012)the Key Scientific Research Projects of Henan Higher Education Institutions(Grant Nos.23A490002 and 24A490001)the Engineering Research Center of Nuclear Technology Application(Grant No.HJSJYB2021-4)。
摘要The energy-resolved neutron imaging spectrometer(ERNI)will be installed in 2022 according to the spectrometer construction plan of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS).The instrument requires neutron detectors with the coverage area of approximately 4 m2in 5°-170°neutron diffraction angle.The neutron detection efficiency needs to be better than 40%at 1 A neutron wavelength.The spatial resolution should be better than 3 mm×50 mm in the horizontal and vertical directions respectively.We develop a one-dimensional scintillator neutron detector which is composed of the6Li F/Zn S(Ag)scintillation screens,the wavelength-shifting fiber(WLSF)array,the silicon photomultipliers(Si PMs),and the self-designed application-specific integrated circuit(ASIC)readout electronics.The pixel size of the detector is designed as 3 mm×50 mm,and the neutron-sensitive area is 50 mm×200 mm.The performance of the detector prototype is measured using neutron beam 20#of the CSNS.The maximum counting rate of 247 k Hz,and the detection efficiency of63%at 1.59 A are obtained.The test results show that the performance of the detector fulfills the physical requirements of the ERNI under construction at the CSNS.
基金supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2021B1515140007).
摘要The Southern Advanced Photon Source(SAPS)is a diffraction-limited synchrotron light source under design,which employs longitudinal injection as its primary injection scheme.This kind of injection scheme requires that the injected beam has a short bunch length and low emittance,and the preferred injector should offer high stability and low cost.Therefore,an injector based on a booster synchrotron was developed.The proposed injector includes a 250 MeV linac,a booster synchrotron that ramps the beam energy to 3.5 GeV,and two beam transport lines to ensure efficient beam delivery and beam quality preservation.The linac utilizes a thermionic high-voltage DC gun for reliable operation and features a bunching system with an advanced focusing system to preserve the emittance.To meet the injection requirements of the SAPS,a comprehensive design for the booster has been conducted.The booster synchrotron employs a threefold lattice structure,incorporating modified theoretical minimum emittance cells with a small momentum compaction factor and a high voltage to achieve an emittance of 3.98 nm rad and a bunch length of 4.8 mm.The injector has the potential to deliver a high charge,reducing the injection period of the storage ring to less than 1 min.Simulations demonstrated the expected performance,with a transmission efficiency of 90%,confirming its capability to meet the injection requirement of the SAPS storage ring.This design offers a stable and efficient solution for the SAPS.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFA0406004)the key scientific instrument by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11527810)Development of the guide field and magnetic simulation is sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12075265 and U2032219)。
摘要In contrast to conventional neutron imaging by measuring the attenuation contrast,polarized-neutron imaging(PNI)has proved to be a powerful tool for investigating the spatial distribution of magnetic fields inside and around bulk samples owing to the intrinsic magnetic moment of neutrons.This technique benefits from the measurement of the cumulative precession of the neutron polarization passing through a magnetic field.We report the recent development of the PNI capability at the China Advanced Research Reactor(CARR),where two neutron imaging instruments(thermal and cold)have been established.To further develop and realize the PNI technique,a PNI facility consisting of a double-crystal pyrolytic graphite monochromator,supermirror polarizer with three parallel V-shaped cavities and an in situ optically pumped 3He neutron spin filter as a neutron spin analyzer was successfully developed and tested based on an established cold neutron imaging instrument.This setup will be beneficial for enhancing neutron imaging and neutron optics in CARR in the future.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFE0110001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1932219)the Mobility Programme endorsed by the Joint Committee of the Sino-German Center(M0728)。
摘要The ultracold neutron(UCN)transport code,MCUCN,designed initially for simulating UCN transportation from a solid deuterium(SD_2)source and neutron electric dipole moment experiments,could not simulate UCN storage and transportation in a superfluid4He(SFHe,He-Ⅱ)source accurately.This limitation arose from the absence of an4He upscattering mechanism and the absorption of3He.And the provided source energy distribution in MCUCN is different from that in SFHe source.This study introduced enhancements to MCUCN to address these constraints,explicitly incorporating the4He upscattering effect,the absorption of3He,the loss caused by impurities on converter wall,UCN source energy distribution in SFHe,and the transmission through negative optical potential.Additionally,a Python-based visualization code for intermediate states and results was developed.To validate these enhancements,we systematically compared the simulation results of the Lujan Center Mark3 UCN system by MCUCN and the improved MCUCN code(iMCUCN)with UCNtransport simulations.Additionally,we compared the results of the SUN1 system simulated by MCUCN and iMCUCN with measurement results.The study demonstrates that iMCUCN effectively simulates the storage and transportation of ultracold neutrons in He-Ⅱ.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFB3711904,2022YFA1603801)National Natural Science Foundation of China(12404230,52471181,52301213,52130108,52471005)+2 种基金National Nature Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LY23E010002)Open Fund of the China Spallation Neutron Source,Songshan Lake Science City(KFKT2023B11)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022A1515110805,2024A1515010878)。
摘要The multi-principal element characteristic of high-entropy alloys has revolutionized the conventional alloy design concept of single-principal element,endowing them with excellent mechanical properties.However,owing to this multi-principal element nature,high-entropy alloys exhibit complex deformation behavior dominated by alternating and coupled deformation mechanisms.Therefore,elucidating these intricate deformation mechanisms remains a key challenge in current research.Neutron diffraction(ND)techniques offer distinct advantages over traditional microscopic methods for characterizing such complex deformation behavior.The strong penetration capability of neutrons enables in-situ,real-time,and non-destructive detection of structural evolution in most centimeter-level bulk samples under complex environments,and ND allows precise characterization of lattice site occupations for light elements,such as C and O,and neighboring elements.This review discussed the principles of ND,experiment procedures,and data analysis.Combining with recent advances in the research about face-centered cubic high-entropy alloy,typical examples of using ND to investigate the deformation behavior were summarized,ultimately revealing deformation mechanisms dominated by dislocations,stacking faults,twinning,and phase transformations.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2024YFE0110000 and 2020YFA0406004)supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFA1606602)+8 种基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFE0105700)supported by the Guang Dong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2021B1515140016)supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2019B1515120079)supported by Guang Dong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2021B1515140016)supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.12425512)developed within the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Extreme Conditions(Grant No.2023B1212010002)the Dongguan Introduction Program of Leading Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents(Grant No.20191122)support from the US National Science Foundation(Grant No.PHY-2209481)from the Indiana University Center for Spacetime Symmetries。
摘要The dynamic enhancement of symmetry-breaking effects in neutron-nucleus resonances provides a sensitive testing ground for Time-Reversal Invariance Violation(TRIV).Exploiting this mechanism,the Neutron Optics Parity and Time Reversal Experiment(NOPTREX)seeks to elucidate the origin of the universe's baryon asymmetry.Critical to this effort is the precise measurement of Parity Violation(PV)asymmetries,which is essential to calibrate the nuclear parameters required for future TRIV experiments.To facilitate these studies,we developed an eV polarized neutron at the Back-n white neutron beamline of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS).Neutron polarization is generated by an in-situ Spin-Exchange Optical Pumping(SEOP)3He filter.Spin manipulation is performed by an adiabatic spin flipper,while spin polarization is preserved over the flight path by a vacuum transport system equipped with a solenoidal guide field.Experiments successfully measured an asymmetry of approximately 7.8%±2.4(stat.)%±0.3(sys.)%at the 0.750 eV p-wave resonance of 139La.These results are in agreement with previous results on this resonance and validate the system's capability for PV measurements.
摘要In our published paper,国an important affiliation(University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100049,China)should be added as the 3rd affiliation for the first author,as given above.References[1]Huang C,ZhangJ,Ye F,Qin Z,Amir S M,Buck Z N,Salman A,Kreuzpaintner W,Qi X,Wang T,and Tong X 2021 Chin.Phys.Lett.38092801。
基金initiated and supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2020YFA0406000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 12075265 and U2032219)+2 种基金The 3 He spin filter implemented in the experiment was developed as part of the Scientific Instrument Development Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (No. ZDKYYQ20190004)Dongguan Introduction Program of Leading Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents (No. 20191122)The magnetic field simulation and analysis were supported by Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholars and the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (No. DG22311526)。
摘要Polarized neutrons play an indispensable role in neutron scattering research and have been incorporated into various neutron diffractometers and spectrometers. Recognizing the importance of polarized neutrons, the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS) has dedicated resources for developing its own capabilities for polarized neutron techniques. Hence, a polarized neutron development platform was allocated to the BL-20 beam port at CSNS for the purpose of facilitating new technological developments and calibration of instruments. Here, we report the progress we have made in terms of using the established development platform at BL-20, including the characterization of neutron spin filter cells manufactured at CSNS, the calibration of self-developed polarized neutron instruments, performance of the polarized neutron technique applied to beamlines,and associated simulation work for beamline magnetic field environments. These results demonstrate the capability of the CSNS to develop time-of-flight polarized neutron instruments and techniques in-house, which will be incorporated into the construction of CSNS neutron beamlines.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Nos.12005243,22205239,12304183,and 22375221)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Nos.2022B1515120014,2023B0303000003,2023A1515110785,and 2023B1515120060)the neutron beamtime at iMATERIA of J-PARC(Proposal No 2024PM3003)。
摘要Metal-organic framework[Zn2(tz)2(ox)](CALF-20)has attracted great attention due to its excellent ability to capture carbon dioxide.There are great interests to develop similar adsorbents for gas adsorption and separation.To develop more efficient porous adsorbent,it is essential to study the relationship between these structures and properties.Neutron diffraction has been proved to be an excellent tool for determining both the structural details of MOF host and the precise locations of adsorbed gas within the pore,offering unique opportunities for understanding the structure-properties relationship.Herein,we report the synthesis and structure characterization of MOF[Zn2(mtz)2(ox)],which exhibits high CO2adsorption capacity.Neutron powder diffraction experiment on the solvated,the activated and CO2loaded samples unveils the preferred binding sites of CO2within the MOFs,where CO2locates toward the center of the pore and interacts with methyl group or triazole via C–H···O hydrogen bonding.The adsorption process of CO2in[Zn2(mtz)2(ox)]is accompanied by the cell volume expansion,so[Zn2(mtz)2(ox)]with more compact structure can show a better adsorption performance.The structure-properties relationship in[Zn2(mtz)2(ox)]elucidated by present study offer a path to develop more advanced porous physisorbent materials.
基金jointly supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFA0401600)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11235012 and 12035017)+1 种基金the CSNS Engineering Projectthe Back-n Collaboration Consortium fund。
摘要Back-streaming neutrons from the spallation target of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)that emit through the incoming proton channel were exploited to build a white neutron beam facility(the so-called Back-n white neutron source),which was completed in March 2018.The Back-n neutron beam is very intense,at approximately 29107 n/cm2/s at 55 m from the target,and has a nominal proton beam with a power of 100 kW in the CSNS-I phase and a kinetic energy of 1.6 GeV and a thick tungsten target in multiple slices with modest moderation from the cooling water through the slices.In addition,the excellent energy spectrum spanning from 0.5 eV to 200 MeV,and a good time resolution related tothe time-of-flight measurements make it a typical white neutron source for nuclear data measurements;its overall performance is among that of the best white neutron sources in the world.Equipped with advanced spectrometers,detectors,and application utilities,the Back-n facility can serve wide applications,with a focus on neutron-induced cross-sectional measurements.This article presents an overview of the neutron beam characteristics,the experimental setups,and the ongoing applications at Backn.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFA-0403703)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1830205,No.21674020).
摘要Empirical potential structure refinement is a neutron scattering data analysis algorithm and a software package.It was developed by the disordered materials group in the British spallation neutron source(ISIS)in 1980s,and aims to construct the most-probable atomic structures of disordered materials in the field of chemical physics.It has been extensively used during the past decades,and has generated reliable results.However,it implements a shared-memory architecture with open multi-processing(OpenMP).With the extensive construction of supercomputer clusters and the widespread use of graphics processing unit(GPU)acceleration technology,it is now possible to rebuild the EPSR with these techniques in the effort to improve its calculation speed.In this study,an open source framework NeuDATool is proposed.It is programmed in the object-oriented language C++,can be paralleled across nodes within a computer cluster,and supports GPU acceleration.The performance of NeuDATool has been tested with water and amorphous silica neutron scattering data.The test shows that the software can reconstruct the correct microstructure of the samples,and the calculation speed with GPU acceleration can increase by more than 400 times,compared with CPU serial algorithm at a simulation box that has about 100 thousand atoms.NeuDATool provides another choice to implement simulation in the(neutron)diffraction community,especially for experts who are familiar with C++programming and want to define specific algorithms for their analysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12035017)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515030074)。
摘要Neutron resonance imaging(NRI)has recently emerged as an appealing technique for neutron radiography.Its complexity surpasses that of conventional transmission imaging,as it requires a high demand for both a neutron source and detector.Consequently,the progression of NRI technology has been sluggish since its inception in the 1980s,particularly considering the limited studies analyzing the neutron energy range above keV.The white neutron source(Back-n)at the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)provides favorable beam conditions for the development of the NRI technique over a wide neutron energy range from eV to MeV.Neutron-sensitive microchannel plates(MCP)have emerged as a cutting-edge tool in the field of neutron detection owing to their high temporal and spatial resolutions,high detection efficiency,and low noise.In this study,we report the development of a 10B-doped MCP detector,along with its associated electronics,data processing system,and NRI experiments at the Back-n.Individual heavy elements such as gold,silver,tungsten,and indium can be easily identified in the transmission images by their characteristic resonance peaks in the 1–100 eV energy range;the more difficult medium-weight elements such as iron,copper,and aluminum with resonance peaks in the 1–100 keV energy range can also be identified.In particular,results in the neutron energy range of dozens of keV(Aluminum)are reported here for the first time.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11905196)。
摘要A scintillator detector consisting of a LaBr3(Ce)(0.5%)scintillator,a photomultiplier tube(PMT),and an oscilloscope were used to study the neutron sensitivities of the LaBr3(Ce)scintillator at the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)Back-n white neutron source in the double-bunch and single-bunch operation modes,respectively.Under the two operational modes,the relative neutron sensitivity curves of the LaBr3(Ce)scintillator in the energy regions of 1–20 MeV and 0.5–20 MeV were obtained for the first time.In the energy range of 1–20 MeV,the two curves were nearly identical.However the relative neutron sensitivity uncertainties of the double-bunch experiment were higher than those of the single-bunch experiment.The above results indicated that the single-bunch experiment's neutron sensitivity curve has a lower minimum measurable energy than the double-bunch experiment.Above the minimum measurable energy of the double-bunch experiment,there is little difference between the measured relative neutron sensitivity curves of the single-bunch and double-bunch experiments of the LaBr3(Ce)scintillator and those of other scintillators with a similar neutron response signal intensity.